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Original Content The Value Of Rap Music Rap music, specifically its lyrics, have been given numerous labels, but not necessarily the positive labels bestowed upon other forms of creative expression. No matter the divisiveness or repulsion, other forms and disciplines are usually accepted whole. Here, we explore some of the reasoning behind the subtle, and overt, rejections of rap lyrics as true art form. By Kahron Spearman August 05, 2014
Original Content Samples Of The Week: July 17 A breakdown of the week's hottest tracks by their samples. By Patrick Lyons July 17, 2014
Original Content 25 Best Hip-Hop Commercials Of All Time It took a while for things to come together, but a strong friendship between rap and advertising has definitely been formed. We decide to take a look at some of the most memorable rap-centric commercials from over the years. By Layne Weiss April 09, 2014
Original Content Most Influential NYC Female Rappers By Borough While the men of hip-hop may be more widely recognized, what about their female counterparts that grew up alongside these men on the same turfs? Today we're taking a look at some of the most influential female rappers divided by their New York boroughs. By Vanessa Oswald April 23, 2014
Original Content Best Rapper Ad-Libs Currently In The Game Who's got the best ad-lib in the game? HotNewHipHop takes a look. By Matt Aceto February 04, 2014
Original Content Pull Out For What? Rappers With A Lot Of Kids HotNewHipHop examines which rappers have fathered the most children. By Rose Lilah January 23, 2014
Original Content 15 Superhero References In Hip-Hop HNHH breaks down 15 of the best superhero references in hip-hop - not the "Top 15", simply 15 of the best. By hnhh January 09, 2014
Original Content Rappers Celebrate Thanksgiving 2013 HNHH takes a look at how different rappers are celebrating Thanksgiving this year. By Rose Lilah November 27, 2013
Original Content Underrated Audio: August 17-23 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah August 24, 2013
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: August 12th Weekly review of the top sales on the hip hop and R&B charts. By Jon Godfrey August 12, 2012
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Grand Hustle Production Duo Nard and B Hard at W-e-r-k, Grand Hustle's multi-platinum producers Nard and B speak to HotNewHipHop for an exclusive interview. By Ahshanti Shine May 16, 2012
Sports Meet Victor Wembanyama: NBA's Projected Top Overall Draft Pick Victor Wembanyama is one of the most promising players slated to storm the league, and we're giving insight into who he is. By Josh Megson April 25, 2023